Hotel Overview

Relaxing vacation

Love the hotel my only problem was the Internet was extremely slow. They should have the option for... See full review

Ria M

Jun 18, 2015

AWESOME TIME

We had an awesome time at Catalonia resort! It is our 3rd visit and we look forward to return See full review

Sonia R.

Jun 15, 2015

Surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation, Catalonia Punta Cana - All Inclusive offers a private white sand beach along the turquoise waters of the coastal Dominican Republic. Coral reefs along the beach make an ideal snorkeling environment where guests can get an up-close look at the rich marine life of the Caribbean Sea. Swim in a large pool surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, nap in a hammock or head to the palapas and loungers on the white beach.

Dining

Travel the globe on-site at Catalonia Punta Cana - All Inclusive. Eight themed restaurants include Mariachi serving Mexican specialties. A cooking show entertains diners who stop by the buffet. Once a week, guests gather for a beach barbecue party with a live band. Unwind in any of the five bars on site.

Rooms

This all-suite resort offers 704 spacious junior suites appointed with cable TV, a marble bathroom and a mini bar at Catalonia Punta Cana - All Inclusive. Casual and carefree, each is designed for families and couples to find no-fuss comfort in beachfront style. Some rooms have been recently updated.

Property features

Try something new at Catalonia Punta Cana - All Inclusive where daily activities include petangue, archery, beach volley, aerobics, aquatic gym, shows, tennis, paddle tennis, sauna, gym, meringue dance and native painting lessons, non-motorized water sports: 1 hour per day of canoe, kayak, catamaran. Snorkeling, scuba diving (introductory lesson), hammocks, sunshades and beach towels, mini-club and mini-disco for children are also on offer. Visitors can also play at the casino, engage in motorized water sports, scuba diving immersions, golf excursions and tennis court lighting, relax with massages and unwind at the beauty salon, all at an additional charge.

High-speed Internet access and medical services are also available for a fee.

Highlights

International restaurants and five bars

Enjoy an hour a day of non-motor water sports such as snorkeling or a catamaran

Mini-club and disco for children, a disco and casino for adults (fees apply)

NOTE: The 18-hole golf course will be closed from July 2015 to September 2015 for maintenance.

Nearby attractions

Palma Real Shopping Village (5.5 mi/8.8 km)

Corales Golf Course (9.1 mi/14.6 km)

Ecological reserve (13.2 mi/21.2 km)

Basilica de Higüey (29.5 mi/47.5 km)

Altos de Chavón (62.7 mi/101 km)

Santo Domingo (131 mi/210 km)

Business

High-speed, Wi-Fi Internet available (fees apply)

Transportation

Punta Cana International Airport (10.1 mi/16.3 km)

Policies

The 18-hole golf course will be closed from July 2015 to September 2015 for maintenance.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel Map

18.642-68.3458

Area served

Higuey, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Nearby airports

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) - 20 km.

Area description

A magnificent resort with private, white sandy beaches, crystalline Caribbean waters, palm trees lining the coast and abundant vegetation throughout the complex. Coral reefs along the beach allow guests to enjoy the rich marine life of the Caribbean Sea. Playa Bavaro (Punta Cana), one of the best beach areas in the Dominican Republic.

Dining

Mariachi

Mexican specialty restaurant (only dinner).

La Toscana

Italian cuisine specialty restaurant (only dinner).

Rodeo

Steak House (only dinner).

Gran Caribe

Buffet style, with every night them dinner (Italian, oriental, tex-mex...)

La Palapa

buffet style, in front of the beach for breakfast and lunch

Pizzeria snack

enjoy delicious wood fired pizzas next to the pool

Mikado

Japanese Teppanyaki (only dinner, with reservation).

Bretonne

Ices ream & french Crepes stall.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info

Two meeting rooms with a total capacity 600 people.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

3:00 PM

Check-out:

12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

Beautiful resort, great food, amazing staff!

The staff made the trip. So friendly, welcoming, and nice. Great food: steakhouse, hibashi, and italian all great! The Gran Caribe buffet has plenty of options for lunch and dinner and great breakfast! Beautiful beach, with entertaining staff. The beach was beautiful with plenty of sun and shade (whatever you wish). Water sports available if desired, beach volleyball, beach bar, water zumba, dancing, and beach games. All around amazing experience! I would go back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Mrs.magaoay

Business

Sacramento,ca

Apr 11, 2014

Loved it!

We got really lucky with Catalonia! This was my husband and I's first trip to D.R. So I wasn't sure what to expect other people we met like from "other resorts" preferred our resort It's a very big and beautiful resort EVERYONE is sooo nice and they really work hard to make sure your happy ....Juan Carlos is the best rep!!! Really took care of us ... The buggie adventure is a must! And Sonoa island was great too! Right on the ocean

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Moe Moe K

Business

Boston, MA

Apr 29, 2014

My first island getaway

This was my first trip to an island and it was honestly breathe taking. The hotel staff is so much fun and very friendly. They make you feel very welcome. Lots of activities to offer. The massages on the beach were amazing!! Also the bottomless glass boat ride was my favorite part. This is a two hour boat ride that takes you snorkeling with tropical fish and then docks in a huge laguna that was crystal clear. Food was good, lots of options to choose from. Alcohol and beer everywhere! Everywhere you look when you walk is beautiful. The staff take very good care of the hotel; very clean. Also you can tell the staff take pride in their jobs and enjoy making your trip a wonderful experience. I have no complaints, I had an amazing experience going at Punta Cana Catalonia and would recommend it to anyone!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel

One tip is that if you want beach chairs under huts at the pool and beach I highly recommend reserving seats by 6:30am. If not they will be all taken; it's first come first serve. With the heat you will need some shade.

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Theresa C

Business

Livonia MI

Jan 25, 2012

What a wonderful vacation!

First off let me start off by saying that Americans and Canadians are spoiled by what they see on TV and perceive to be 5 stars. 5 star in the US/Canada is not the same as 5 star in Mexico or Dominican. Our "5 stars" would be the lap of luxury to those people. So with that being said, remember you are going to a third world country to be provided what they feel are 5 star accomodations. I see people saying that had a wonderful time, but giving the resort 2 stars because there were ants.. or mosquitos.. or their kid fell down. Seriously?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

4

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
In Hotel

The Mexican and the Italian were great !! The wait staff in the big dining rooms were so nice!

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Boston Kurt

Business

Boston, Ma

Nov 29, 2012

Great Time

Had a ton of fun at this resort!! Cocktails were great and they even had the Patriots football game on TV on thanksgiving night!! Can you say Pina Coladas with a Pats rout of the NY Jets!! Couldn’t ask for a better time, amazing beach , pool bar and weather. If you can, definitely go with the privileged honeymoon suite. We had views of both the ocean and the pool from our balcony. The resort is large so be ready to do some walking but it’s very marginable and the grounds are gorgeous so we really didn’t have a problem with it. Party on!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

5

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Snorkeler2013

Business

Canada

Feb 11, 2013

Escape to Paradise

Just returned from a wonderful 10 day stay at the Catalonia Bavaro and I can honestly say that I can not wait to return. Atmosphere was very friendly, weather was perfect and very family oriented. There were lots of activities to get involved in, if so inclined, and if only rest and relaxation was the preference, that was okay too. The resort is beautiful and overall very clean with well landscaped property. The grounds are large and often a fair amount of walking is required to go to beach, buffet area, main lobby, etc. depending on room location. Personally, I actually enjoyed the walk as we had a tendency to overeat at the buffets. There was a large variety of food selection at the buffets so although it may not all be to a person's liking, there were options that I enjoyed at each meal. In reading other's reviews about criticism of food and language, I can't help but think that if I as a Canadian was looking for comparable Canadian cuisine and predominantly English speaking staff and patrons, then perhaps I should have stayed in Canada for my vacation. If you are looking for a multicultural experience with a safe and family-oriented atmosphere where the weather is perfect, then I highly recommend this resort. We had a few issues with our fridge not working properly and the patio door had a broken lock; once we brought it to the attention of the staff, it was fixed almost immediately. We can't wait to return and are already planning our next vacation!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable

Beware of vendors at airport as many offer such things as free spa days, free days at other local hotels, etc.as soon as you arrive. In essence, they are trying to sell timeshares.

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Young Couple 2013

Business

Washington, DC

May 19, 2013

Excellent Getaway

Yes. Yes. And Yes.
We have a fantastic vacation in Punta Cana. The staff here was incredibly helpful when we asked for anything, and the resort is huge!
There are a few too many folks trying to sell excursions on while we relaxed on the beach (approaced a few times each day), but otherwise this was a wonderful vacation.
There's a bar on the beach, in the pool, and at the lobby. There are four or five different restaurants, and several other places to grab a bite.
There are also tons of people from all corners of the world (US, Canada, France, Croatia, Russia, and more). We had a great time meeting people!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Augrad88

Business

pensacola, fl

May 28, 2013

Catalonia Bavaro

WONDERFUL!! This was an amazing place with fantastic people! The food was good, beach and pool were perfect, and the drinks were awesome (and flowing). The staff cannot be any friendlier or helpful. The only negative thing I can think of was that the pillows need to be replaced, so bring your own. The bed was very comfy and the bathroom had a HUGE tub.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Winnie College Student

Business

New York, NY

May 27, 2014

Great college summer break

I was worried about the resort prior to going because the reviews were either 1 star or 5 star. I am giving this resort a 5 star after going because I believe they deserve it. I traveled right after college ended with a group of 12 college students.
Everyone at the resort was very nice and helpful. The entire resort was picturesque and beautiful - I loved how everything had an open-air feel yet it was very cool with fans and air conditioning.
The food was great as well. The best food there was definitely the barbecue. Be adventurous... and look for the grilled chicken!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Nightlife tip:
Short drive from hotel

For all activities (snorkeling, dirt buggies, etc.) look for Ted. Ted is a representative for travel agencies there, and he speaks perfect English and has great deals. One day my group almost missed the bus, and he personally stopped it and made it wait for us.
For nightlife, look for O'Neill, the promoter for Imagine. Imagine Nightclub is a 10-15 minute car ride away, and O'Neill has incredible deals!

Review of Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Anonymous

Business

Ozone Park, NY

May 7, 2010

Excellent Resort, Great Family getaway

The Resort is beautifull, its quiet, the food was excellent and the staff was allways willing to help on whatever you need, even before you ask.
I'd recommend it , A++